Working with young children has been my passion since I was a little girl. My journey at Fruitport Schools began in 2007. I absolutely love working with three and four year olds! They are just so unpredictable and a lot of fun. Being a part of their very first school experience and creating a lasting impact in children's lives as they adapt to being away from their parents while beginning their school career is incredibly rewarding. I love that I have been able to keep in contact with many former students and their families and hear about their achievements.

My favorite part of being the director of the Fruitport Early Childhood Center is the relationships that I build with the children, their families and the staff. I am blessed to work with a dedicated staff whose first priority is the well being of the children they care for.

Preschool sets a foundation for a child's experience in school. I hope I have had a great impact on my young students and their families. It has been a true blessing to have served children and their families since 2002.

I love coming to explore and learn with my preschoolers during the day. Seeing their energy and excitement puts a new perspective on almost everything. When I'm not working with my kiddos at school, I get to play with my two kiddos at home. I also enjoy reading and cooking.

In 2012 I became an aide in the Early Childhood Center. After retiring from a 30 year career with Muskegon Public Schools I was given this opportunity to assist in providing a nurturing environment for the children of working parents. I take this responsibility earnestly because of the trust afforded by the parents in this program.

I was born in Muskegon and lived here my whole life. I graduated from Mona Shores. I attended Muskegon Community College and studied Early Childhood. I started working for Fruitport Schools in January of 2001 in the SAC program at Shettler School. In August of 2001 I moved to the Early Childhood Center to the Toddler 2 room and worked as an assistant. In February of 2014 I furthered my education in Early Childhood and took over as the lead teacher of the Toddler 2 Room. I love my job with the little people and find my job very rewarding.

Our children are our future. What a great job to have in helping them grow and explore. I love to sit on the floor and see things at their eye level. What a different world it is! The joy in seeing a young face light up with new learned knowledge is a great feeling.

I believe in the importance of early education. I began working for the Head Start program in 1979. I am a graduate of Fruitport Schools, and lived most of my life in the Fruitport area. I attended M.C.C. and G.V.S.U. I am married with two daughters and two grandchildren.

I have worked for Fruitport ​Community Schools ​since 2000. I have held many different positions in the ​Early ​Childhood ​Center. I have worked as an assistant in most of the ​ECC classrooms and as a lead teacher for both Edgewood and Shettler ​S​AC. I also work for Fruitport ​Head ​Start as a bus aide.

I believe a person is always learning at every age. I love that in my job I am able to work with young children who are just being introduced to learning in a formal school setting. It’s a privilege for me to help shape these young minds that are so full of life and enthusiasm for learning.

I've been an assistant teacher in the Preschool Room at the Early Childhood Center since September 2014. I work in the afternoons and really enjoy reading stories to the children and playing outside with them.

I really love that I get to be a part of these children’s lives every day, and that I have the opportunity to see them learn and grow. It’s amazing to see how far they have come by the time they leave our classroom and center. Their little accomplishments they achieve are what make every day special and the best part of my job.

I really enjoy my job, and I am eager to help all of these little ones get the most out of their time with us. I believe that the first three years of a child's life are the most important for soaking up information, and I want to do everything I can to fill those little sponges with words, actions, and most of all love!